2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 3 | 20 | 28 | 8 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 3 | 27 | 29 | 1 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Georgia State | 3 | 35 | 28 | 4 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 4 | 31 | 28 | 9 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 5 | Troy | 4 | 34 | 35 | 1 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 6 | Georgia Southern | 3 | 30 | 31 | 10 | 71 | 23.7 |
| 7 | South Alabama | 3 | 31 | 31 | 10 | 72 | 24.0 |
| 8 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 33 | 38 | 2 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 9 | Arkansas State | 4 | 27 | 40 | 9 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 10 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 25 | 55 | 2 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 11 | Texas State | 4 | 45 | 37 | 10 | 92 | 23.0 |